Abstract: An improved broad-spectrum sunscreen formulation is provided. The sunscreen formulation comprises at least one organic sunscreen filter, at least one of which avobenzone, and an alkyl benzoate comprising 25-55 mole % C12-14 alkyl benzoate and 45-75 mole % C12-C15 alkyl benzoate.

Abstract: A colloidal dispersion is provide which is particularly suitable for use in a cleaning system or a personal care product. The colloidal dispersion has a Brookfield Yield Value of at least 50 dyn/cm2 and the cleaning system comprises a structurant and a sulfate-free surfactant.

Abstract: A graffiti removal system and a method of removing graffiti are provided.The graffiti removal system comprises a liquid comprising 4-50 wt % glyceride wherein the glyceride is the condensation reaction product of at least 1.10 moles of a mixture of acids to no more than 2.1 moles of the mixture of acids per mole of glycerin. The mixture of acids comprises at least 0.275 to no more than 0.990 moles of a first acid comprising a branched acid with 16-20 aliphatic carbons; at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a second acid comprising an alkyl acid with 9-11 carbons and at least 0.250 to no more than 0.810 moles of a third acid comprising an alkyl acid with 7-9 carbons. The third acid has a lower molecular weight than the second acid. The graffiti removal system also has 6-45 wt % surfactant, optionally up to 5-90 wt % graffiti removal agent and up to 90 wt % solvent. The liquid has a BYV of at least 50 dyn/cm2.

Abstract: Provided is a method and mixture for treating a hydrophobic surface. The mixture comprises a wetting agent comprising; a compound of Formula I: wherein: R and R? are independently selected from the group consisting of H, C1-24 alkyl, aryl, C1-24 alkylaryl, aryl(C1-24)alkyl, —C(?O)—R1, C(?O)—NHR1, and C(?O)—O—R1 wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of C1-24 alkyl, aryl, C1-24 alkylaryl, C1-24 arylalkyl; A is an organic moiety derived from the group consisting of alkylene oxides having 4-12 carbon atoms and aryl epoxides having 8-12 carbon atoms; x=1-300; y=0-200; z=0-200; and with the proviso that R and R? cannot be H or ether functionality at the same time; and a compound of Formula II: [R2O—(CH2CH2O)x—(CH2CH(CH3)O)y]z—P(O)(OM)3-z??Formula II where R2 is C1-C24 alkyl, aryl, alkaryl; x=0-20; y=0-20; z=1 or 2 and M is H, Na, K, Ca, Mg or Li.

Abstract: A mixture for treating a hydrophobic surface and a method for treating hydrophobic surfaces is provided. The mixture comprises: a wetting agent comprising; a compound of Formula I: R1((CH2CH2O)nR2)x??Formula I wherein: R1 is a core group derived from a linear, cyclic or branched polyol with 1-55 carbons or a linear, cyclic or branched polyamine with 1-22 carbons wherein hydrogens on the alcohol group or hydrogens on the amine group are replaced with (CH2CH2O)n or R1 is defined by —R6(—C(?O)O—)m; R2 is a hydrophobic group preferably selected from the group consisting of R3, the elements necessary to form an ester, specifically —COR4, or the elements necessary to form a urethane, specifically —CONHR5; R3-R5 are each independently an alkyl of 6-22 carbons, wherein the alkyl is a linear, cyclic or branched and preferably linear; n, on average is 4-100; x is 2-20; R6 represents a bond or a linear, cyclic or branched alkyl with 6-22 carbons; and m is 2-20.

Abstract: Provided herein is a compound which is particularly suitable for use as a cannabinoid, as an emulsifier for a cannabinoid, in a formulation comprising the compound and in a method of treatment using the compound. The compound is defined by the General Formula: wherein: R1-R10 are independently selected from H or an alkyl of 1-10 carbons; alkenyl of up to 10 carbons; or groups on adjacent carbons may be taken together to form an alkene; R11 and R12 are independently H or —(CH2CHR16O)x—R17 with the proviso that at least one of R11 or R12 represents —(CH2CHR16O)xR17—; R11 and R10 may be taken together to represent —C(R19)2—; R13-R15 independently represent H or an alkyl of 1-8 carbons; each R16 independently represents H or an alkyl of 1-3 carbons; each R17 independently represents H, an alkyl or substituted alkyl of 1-22 carbons, aryl or substituted aryl or the ester of an acid; each R19 independently represents H or an alkyl of 1-5 carbons; and each x is independently an integer of 1-100.

Abstract: A solution for leaching metals from clay containing ore and a method of leaching ore is described. The solution comprises a cyanide; a wetting agent; and a clay stabilizing polymer.

Abstract: An improved broad-spectrum sunscreen formulation is provided. The sunscreen formulation comprises at least one organic sunscreen filter, at least one of which avobenzone, and an alkyl benzoate comprising 25-55 mole % C12-14 alkyl benzoate and 45-75 mole % C12-C15 alkyl benzoate.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a plant biostimulant adjuvant and a method of treating a crop with a plant biostimulant adjuvant. The plant biostimulant adjuvant comprises a plant biostimulant comprising at least one of an amino acid or a peptide derived from a plant source. The plant biostimulant adjuvant also comprises an alkyl amine alkoxylate defined by the formula: wherein: R1 is an alkyl of 6 to 22 carbons; each R2 and R3 are each independently H or CH3. n and m are each at least one and taken together n+m is 5 to 25; and water.

Abstract: A treatment mixture for treating biofilms on a human or animal comprising a) an effective amount of a salt of alkyleth sulfate, b) an effective amount of at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of a salt of alkyl sulfoacetate and an effective amount of a salt of an alkyl sulfosuccinate and c) an effective amount of a zinc salt.

Abstract: The invention provides aqueous coating composition having freeze thaw stability, comprising: (a) at least one latex polymer derived from at least one monomer and at least one reactive surfactant of the formula R1O—(CH2CHR2O)x—(CH2CH2O)y—(CH2CHR3O)z—R4 where R1 is either alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, or aralkylaryl of 8-30 carbon atoms, R2 is —CH2OCH2CH?CH2 (AGE); R3 is either H, CH3, or CH2CH3; R4 is H or —SO3M or —PO3M where M is H or K, Na, NH4, NR4, alkanolamine, or other cationic species and x=2-100; y=4-200 and z=0-50.

Abstract: A solution for leaching metals from clay containing ore and a method of leaching ore is described. The solution comprises a cyanide; a wetting agent; and a clay stabilizing polymer.

Abstract: A solution for leaching metals from clay containing ore and a method of leaching ore is described. The solution comprises a cyanide; a wetting agent; and a clay stabilizing polymer.

Abstract: A polymeric invert emulsifier is provided which is particularly suitable for use in demanding environments.

Abstract: A solution for leaching metals from clay containing ore and a method of leaching ore is described. The solution comprises a cyanide; a wetting agent; and a clay stabilizing polymer.

Abstract: An epoxy or hardener mixture comprising (a) optionally water, (b) at least one hardener or epoxy resin, and (c) from 0.1 to 20 weight percent, based on epoxy resin of at least one distyryl phenol, tristyryl phenol or cumylphenol based additive surfactant with phosphate or sulfonate end groups having the structure R—OXn-W wherein R designates a polystyrylphenol or cumylphenol, preferentially chosen from among distyrylphenol, tristyrylphenol or cumylphenol, and mixtures thereof, and wherein OX designates ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide. The number of groups “n” varies from 0 to 200, and W designates H, sulfate (—SO3?) or phosphate (—PO3H or —PO2—OXnR). Freeze thaw resistance and improved stability is obtained in epoxy mixtures used in dispersion form. Improved pot life and cure time is obtained using either the epoxy mixture, the hardener mixture or a combination of the two in epoxy hardener formulations.

Abstract: Waterborne coatings are described having an acceptable balance of properties both during the storage of coating, application and drying. The period in which irregularities in a freshly applied coating can be repaired without resulting in brush marks is referred to as the open time. Aqueous coatings generally employ dispersed high molecular weight polymers as binders. These binders often provide short open times when the coating is dried since the dispersed polymer particles tend to be immobilized quickly in the edge region of an applied coating. As a result, the viscosity of the coating increases rapidly, which leads to a limited window of workability. The instant invention provides additives that are not volatile but that will extend the time that the film is malleable after it is applied without interfering with other attributes, such as the resistance of the coating to freezing while in the can prior to application.

Abstract: A polyurethaneurea composition comprises a reaction product of at least one diisocyanate compound, a polymeric glycol, a poly(tetramethylene-co-ethyleneether) glycol comprising constituent units derived by copolymerizing tetrahydrofuran and ethylene oxide (EO) wherein the portion of the constituent units derived from ethylene oxide is present in the poly(tetramethylene-co-ethyleneether) glycol from greater than about 37 to about 70 mole percent, at least one diamine chain extender, and at least one chain terminator. The invention further relates to the use of blends of polymeric glycols and poly(tetramethylene-co-ethyleneether) glycols as the soft segment base in spandex compositions. The invention also relates to new polyurethane compositions comprising polymeric glycols and poly(tetramethylene-co-ethyleneether) glycols, and their use in spandex.

Abstract: An improved metal working composition is provided. The composition comprises an additive defined by Formula I: [R1—(CO)yO(CH2CHR2O)z]nPO4-nX3-n??Formula I wherein: R1 is a saturated or unsaturated, branched or linear, alkyl or aryl hydrocarbon group comprising at least 10 to no more than 24 carbons; each R2 is independently selected from H and alkyl of 1-5 carbons; X is a cation or hydrogen; y is 0 or 1; z is an integer of 1 to 20; and n is 1 or 2.

Abstract: An improved process is provided for separating corn oil from stillage comprising forming stillage from the fermentation of corn; mixing the stillage with a chemical additive comprising alkoxylated modified corn oil prepared by the transesterification of corn oil with glycerine followed by alkoxylation; and separating the corn oil from the stillage.